Adela Escudero

El Paso, Texas ***** 915-***-**** ad1o9t@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Well versed individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills gifted with exceptional empathy and patience. Able to efficiently manage multiple tasks in a timely manner. Adapts extremely well to both, team and independent work environments welcoming change in any given situation. Successfully manages highly confidential and sensitive information. Fluent in written and spoken Spanish. Highly successful Mentor and Educator.

Drug and Alcohol Studies, the University of New Mexico,

Certified Addiction Specialist, American Academy of Addictive Disorder, MA.,

Certified in the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory,

Certified in Cranial Electro-therapy stimulation.

Flex Net certification and Smoking Cessation certified.

Certified DWI Facilitator.

Texas Insurance License

New Mexico Insurance License

Career History

CARE COORDINATOR BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FEBRUARY 2020-PRESENT

Successfully performed tasks with minimal oversight. Duties included:

Comprehensive development of care plans for case management services for targeted patient population.

Collaborative work to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum at the appropriate level of care, which includes activities related to utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination and referral to other higher level of care

Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings in collaboration to be able to further assist Members with their care, facilitate clinical pathways and achievement of desired treatment outcomes.

Knowledge in providing services to patients/Members throughout their lifespan including newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric age.

Collaborative work with “Transition of Care Coordinators” for discharge planning and continued care of Members.

Advocacy for Members to ensure they are receiving the assistance they need.

Mentoring colleagues in the New Mexico Southern Region and provides training.

Coordinating volunteering efforts for her team and engages the community and colleagues to work with the vulnerable population’s needs.

Engagement in networking with community to ensure proper resources are provided to members of the New Mexico Plan.

LONG TERM FOSTER CARE LEAD CLINICIAN l UPBRING l APRIL 2019 TO PRESENT

Supervise clinicians for long-term program.

Conduct preplacement interviews to determine whether the unaccompanied minor is appropriate for the long-term program.

Conduct UAC assessments and risk assessments.

Conduct individual therapy and group counseling to the unaccompanied minors in foster care.

Conduct interdisciplinary meetings with all involved with the unaccompanied minors.

Ensure all regulations are followed with the Office of Refugee Resettlement and Texas Licensure Department.

CASE MANAGER III MOLINA HEALTHCARE JANUARY 2015 TO DECEMBER 2018

Successfully performed tasks with minimal oversight. Duties included:

Comprehensive development of care plans for case management services for targeted patient population.

Collaborative work to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum at the appropriate level of care, which includes activities related to utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination and referral to other higher level of care

Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings in collaboration to be able to further assist Members with their care, facilitate clinical pathways and achievement of desired treatment outcomes.

Knowledge in providing services to patients/Members throughout their lifespan including newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric age.

Collaborative work with “Transition of Care Coordinators” for discharge planning and continued care of Members.

Advocacy for Members to ensure they are receiving the assistance they need.

Mentoring colleagues in the New Mexico Southern Region and provides training.

Coordinating volunteering efforts for her team and engages the community and colleagues to work with the vulnerable population’s needs.

Engagement in networking with community to ensure proper resources are provided to members of the New Mexico Plan.

Involvement with committee for the southern region to assist with all case manager’s needs

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ACCESS INTAKE SPECIALIST/SEXUAL ASSAULT COORDINATOR LA FRONTERA JULY 2014 TO DECEMBER 2014

Conducted intake screenings, referrals and crisis intervention.

Conducted substance abuse evaluations and screenings.

Worked as a liaison between the school system, hospitals and other social service agencies.

Provided intensive case management services to SDMI clients.

Trained internship students on treatment planning and intakes.

Sexual Assault Coordinator for La Frontera.

Provided outreach to the Dona Ana Community through health fairs and educating students within the university settings.

Additional responsibilities being the Sexual Assault Coordinator and involvement in the CUC, Community Unity Coalition, Bullying Coalition providing presentations within the schools, communities and agencies.

CLINICAL SPECIALIST/ACCESS CASE MANAGER SOUTHWEST COUNSELING CENTER AUGUST 2000 TO JULY 2014

Provided on-site crisis intervention.

Conducted intake/assessments and inclusive treatment plans.

Provided onsite therapy with the adult mental health, children and adolescence and substance abuse population.

Conducted substance abuse evaluations and screenings.

Worked as a liaison between the school system, hospitals and other social service agencies.

Provided psychosocial rehabilitation to SDMI clients that included individual living skills and socialization groups.

Provided intensive case management services to SDMI clients.

Trained internship students on treatment planning and intakes.

Sexual Assault Coordinator for Southwest Counseling Center.

Provided outreach to the Dona Ana Community through health fairs and educating students within the university settings.

Additional responsibilities being the Sexual Assault Coordinator and involvement in the CUC, Community Unity Coalition, Bullying Coalition providing presentations within the schools, communities and agencies.

Instructed DWI classes.

Other Experience

Faculty University of Phoenix October 2002 to Present

Therapist Providence Corporation May 1998 o May 2000

Treatment Foster Care Therapist Families and Youth October 1997 to May 1998

Therapist/Case Manger III Mesilla Valley Hospital July 1997 to May 1998

Case Worker III/Supervisor Life Management Center May 1996 to May 1997

Employee Assistant Program Intern/Counselor Buchanan and Associates May 1995 to August 1996

HOPWA Case Manager/Counselor Southwest AIDS Committee February 1995 to August 1996

CAP Outreach Counselor West Texas Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse March 1994 to February 1995

Program Coordinator Communities and Schools March 1993-1994

Cranial Electro Stimulation -Therapist Life Balance International September 1991 to September 1992

Certified Addiction Specialist/Counselor Alliance Hospital August 1990 to September 1992

Education

Masters in Guidance Counseling 1995 Webster University

Bachelor’s in Psychology 1991 University of Texas at El Paso

Interests

Involved with the Sierra Club and Inner-City Outings, which includes hiking, camping, and educating the youth about the environment. Other interests are speed walking, tennis, traveling, flying, sky diving, golf, cooking and photography and international host family.

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